Stafne v. Snohomish County

¶1 This case involves whether a landowner seeking review of a county’s decision not to adopt a proposed comprehensive plan amendment must appeal to the growth management hearings board (growth board) before seeking a remedy in superior court. This case also involves whether a party is entitled to a constitutional writ of certiorari or declaratory relief under the circumstances of this case.

¶2 The superior court granted Snohomish County’s motion to dismiss Scott Stafne’s land use petition and complaint. The Court of Appeals held that based on its conclusion that appeal to the growth board…